Trent Ltd. and Bharat Electronics Ltd. (BEL) outperformed market expectations in 2024, while IndusInd Bank and Asian Paints faced challenges.The Nifty 50 index initially saw 44 companies outperforming, but later declined by nearly 9% due to expensive valuations and geopolitical factors.2024 was disappointing compared to the previous year for Nifty 50 companies.Some stocks surpassed analysts' expectations, while others fell below predictions.